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Forth Ports Limited is a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. If recent world events have taught us anything, it is the critical importance of logistics to every aspect of our life. The port business is significant in where this happens, with 95% of goods coming into the UK coming via ports - from unitised cargoes to renewables and everything in between, we really do keep the UK moving.

Due to business growth we have a number of positions available to join our experienced operatives’ team in the Port of Tilbury, working specifically with one of our well-known global FMCG business partners. We are looking for individuals who are keen to work as part of a team to ensure the overall success of the operation and have a significant impact on production, whilst also enjoying the benefits of the 4 on 4 off shift patterns.

Number of roles:

16

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

4 on / 4 off rotation shifts including weekends

Day: 7am – 7pm | Night: 7pm – 7am

As a Warehouse Operative you will be working closely with and offering direct support to the Warehouse Supervisor and Management team during the busy operations of the terminal. You will work as part of a team to achieve the overall productivity objectives.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Operating a forklift to load & unload pallets

• Storing and picking goods for our client

• General warehouse duties as required

• Additional ad-hoc support for the Management team

• Working to strict Health & Safety rules

What are we looking for?

• Someone who has previous experience in a similar operative role

• 1 year+ Fork Lift truck experience

• A full UK driving license is required

• Ability to work to productivity deadlines as part of a team

• Maintain exceptional health and safety standards

• Good communication skills and attention to detail

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary & additional shift Allowance £2,250.00 annually (included in salary)

• Company Pension scheme and Life cover

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• PPE provided

• Onsite Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

• Onsite canteen

• Employee Wellbeing initiatives

What you will need

Required criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• At least 1 year Fork Lift truck experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines

Desired criteria

• Experience with VNA retail warehouse distribution center

Adaptability to Change

Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs

Working Under Pressure

Motivation

Communication

Forklift handling

Forth Ports Group

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